Caesarstone Launches Outdoor-Living CEU
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Caesarstone introduces a new continuing education unit (CEU) course addressing outdoor living areas and the use of quartz surfaces.
Responding to the Increased Demand for Outdoor Living Spaces with Innovative Outdoor Quartz Surfaces is now being offered through Hanley Wood University to train architects, designers, landscapers and other industry professionals on how to use quartz in biophilic designs.
“The trend towards outdoor living and designing in residential spaces was already on the rise before the COVID pandemic,” said Elizabeth Margles, vice president of marketing for Caesarstone North America. “And, as one of the first manufacturers to offer outdoor quartz-surfacing products, we recognized the need to teach the industry how and why to use quartz over other materials.”
The course explores why outdoor living spaces have become more popular over the past decade, including during the COVID-19 pandemic, and explores different design considerations for outdoor living spaces while showing how quartz can be used. It evaluates the sustainability properties and design options of outdoor quartz and provides a case study as an example.
Upon completion, architects and designers will also understand performance measures, installation and maintenance guidelines for quartz surfaces in outdoor environments.
A number of professional associations – including the American Institute of Architects (AIA), American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), Interior Design Continuing Education Council (IDCEC), Interior Designers of Canada (IDC) and International Interior Designers Association (IIDA) – have approved it for members to receive continuing education credit upon completion.
“As required for all CEUs, the course doesn’t mention the Caesarstone brand or products specifically, but rather addresses how and why professionals can and should use the material in outdoor projects,” Margles added. “What they’ll learn is that it’s perfect for any surface including countertops and backspashes in an outdoor kitchen, outdoor dining furniture, poolside bars, decorative water features and so much more.”
For more information, go to https://www.hanleywooduniversity.com/course/7319.
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